Name/Title
Regal Coffee storage bin, c. 1900Entry/Object ID
1982.23.1Description
Acc. No. 82.23.1
Subject Category: Household wares, kitchen
Date or period: Circa 1900
Object: Coffee storage container or bin
Description: Rectangular tin box, with curved upper top on pivoted hinge with white porcelain knob for opening. The front of the container is stenciled and bears the inscription "Regal, Coffee, M. J. Brandenstein & Co. Importers & Roasters, San Francisco, Cal.", in white and gold, surrounded by a design in similar colors.
Size: 18 inches high, 15 inches in length, & 9 3/4 inches wide.
History of Object: Found while clearing out the estate of Mrs. Ella King, 2153 San Jose Avenue, Alameda. The family (King) had occupied the home as early as 1920.
Acquired from: Bert W. King (son of Ella King)
Date: June 5, 1982